Financing Education, Part I -- Introduction

In this course, we will cover the following: Budgeting Investing in the Future College and Commercial Loans Government-Sponsored Funding 529 College Savings Plans Scholarships and Private Grants Applying for Financial Aid The Last Resort Additional Resources: Additional Reading Calculators Worksheets Workbook Glossary Financial Calendar

There are few among us who'd dispute the value of a quality education. It is the very foundation upon which our futures are built, thought processes are shaped, and paths are forged. But aside from the obvious merits of higher education is the reality of paying for it. If you're faced with the possibility of funding a college education today or in the foreseeable future, the landscape may be littered with financial obstacles. Consider the following: Tuition for a four-year program at a public university costs on the average between $11,000 and $28,000. College tuition costs are expected to rise on the average of four to eleven % per year. Knowing that this is the reality, like most parents/students you're here to find a way to make financing your kid's college education doable – and that's exactly what we intend to do. With an intelligent long-term strategy, discipline, and basic financial savvy, you can join the millions of Americans who are meeting the challenge head-on and successfully funding their children's education. Continue to: Part II – A case for budgeting.

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